In Terms of Executive Function,the Ability to Resist the Impulse

question 23

Multiple Choice

In terms of executive function,the ability to resist the impulse to do something new that one would later regret falls under the dimension of

• A)self-control/inhibition.
• B)working memory.
• C)flexibility.
• D)creativity.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to focus attention.

Sleep and Wake Cycles

The natural, biological rhythms that regulate our pattern of sleeping and waking, influenced by internal biological clocks and external factors.

Language Perception

The cognitive process by which spoken or written language is understood, interpreted, and analyzed.